1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 827 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | MK IX | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2430 mm |
